Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

This coverage highlights the work of Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, a key Scottish animal welfare charity supporting rescue, rehoming, and community pet care initiatives. Pet Gazette reports on its operational strategy, fundraising efforts, outreach programmes, and collaborations with the pet trade — offering insights for professionals interested in welfare-driven partnerships, CSR activity, and the intersection of retail, rescue, and responsible pet ownership.

Dec- 2025 -

9 December

Appointment

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home appoints new chief executive

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has appointed Amelia Morgan as chief executive, who joins the charity as it faces increased pressure on services during its winter appeal. Morgan brings more than 20 years’ experience across the charity and public sectors. She most recently served as people, safety and governance director…
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Mar- 2025 -

3 March

Charities

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches in-person cat first aid training courses

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced the launch of in-person Cat First Aid Training courses, designed to equip cat owners with vital skills needed to handle emergencies and common health issues with confidence. With cats being prone to a variety of injuries and illnesses, the course aims to…
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Jan- 2025 -

22 January

Charities

Buddy Bites partners with Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

Pet food brand Buddy Bites has announced its partnership with The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. The first UK partnership for the pet food brand, having just reached the UK shores after four years supporting shelters in Asia, Buddy Bites’ mission is to give back to the dog community and…
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Jan- 2021 -

20 January

Technology

Dog rescuer launches online flea and worm treatment subscription service

A dog rescuer from Merseyside has launched Flerm, the UK’s first online flea and worm treatment subscription service that includes free 24/7 digital access to emergency vets. Chris Walker launched his new business in December to help give dog and cat owners “an alternative way of taking care of their…
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Jul- 2020 -

28 July

Coronavirus

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home postpone 2020 events

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced the postponement of its 2020 annual events amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation made the “difficult decision” to postpone its Paws by the Prom Open Day and Christmas Market. Other events which have also been postponed include Pub Quiz, Car Boot Sale and…
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27 July

Charities

Pet foodbank supports families through Covid-19 crisis

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home pet foodbank has been supporting pets and their families throughout the coronavirus pandemic in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen increased demand for our new service over the lockdown period, working directly with the community to ensure that those…
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Mar- 2020 -

11 March

Charities

Pets at Home Pentland raise almost £10,000

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has partnered with Pets at Home’s Pentland store in 2019, raising £9,954.78 over the year. Pets at Home ran its annual Support Adoption for Pets fundraising drives twice a year and 50% of the money raised in the Pentland branch was generously donated to Edinburgh…
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Nov- 2019 -

6 November

Celebrities

Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home announce partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced its partnership with Abercorn and Braid vets to provide medical treatment for hundreds of stray and unwanted pets in the home’s care. The new partnership will support the charity’s work with ongoing work with abandoned animals, who “often reach their doors with a…
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Oct- 2019 -

15 October

Pet Owners

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches pet food bank

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home will launch its first dedicated pet food bank in the Scottish capital tomorrow (16 October), to offer support to pet owners “living in poverty”. The food bank for cats and dogs will offer wet and dry food, jackets, collars, leads, bowls and bedding as well…
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Sep- 2018 -

13 September

Government & Legislation

ADCH welcomes Scottish government’s commitment to regulating rescue centres

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) applauds the new Programme for Government (PfG), which commits to pushing forward with the regulation of the nation’s rescue centres and animal sanctuaries. The Scottish government’s planned regulations, outlined in its PfG, are based on ADCH’s Minimum Standards and would make Scotland…
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